Opera GX Is Just Black
If Opera GX opens to a black screen, don't worry—this is usually fixable. Below are safe, generic troubleshooting steps. The actual cause varies by system, so we recommend trying these in order.
Note: These are general troubleshooting steps. For official support, visit Opera's forums or check the Reddit community.
Troubleshooting Steps
1
Disable Hardware Acceleration
Hardware acceleration can conflict with some graphics cards.
- Go to Settings → Browser → System
- Turn off "Use hardware acceleration when available"
- Restart Opera GX
2
Update Graphics Drivers
Outdated GPU drivers are a common cause of rendering issues.
- NVIDIA: Update via GeForce Experience
- AMD: Update via AMD Software
- Intel: Check Windows Update or Intel's site
3
Disable Extensions
A conflicting extension might cause display issues.
- Go to Settings → Extensions
- Disable all extensions
- Restart and check if the issue persists
- Re-enable one by one to find the culprit
4
Clear Browser Cache
Corrupted cache can cause display issues.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete
- Select "Cached images and files"
- Click "Clear data"
- Restart the browser
5
Reinstall Opera GX
If nothing else works, a fresh install may resolve the issue.
- Uninstall Opera GX from Windows Settings → Apps
- Download a fresh installer from official sources
- Install and configure again
Still Having Issues?
Reddit Community
Search the subreddit for similar issues—many users share specific solutions.
Browse r/operagx